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Christian Science reveals and demonstrates exact, eternal, unvarying Truth. It awakens in its students the perception of that which is real, the understanding of that which is true, the cognition of that which has actual existence.

Those who consider the material universe, so called, with all that it contains, its systems of arrangement, the sequence of specific forms, and the natural law and order which they apparently follow, are sometimes persuaded to believe they see in it the handiwork of God, as its purposive cause, and therefore something virtually to be worshiped. When they contemplate the beauties of the earth, the succession of the seasons, the fruits and the flowers, the exquisite snowflake or ice crystal, the loveliness of day and night, of sea and mountain, they are pressed with questionings concerning the source of the grandeur, the usefulness, the marvels, which lie beyond their own powers to produce or perhaps to control.

Of interest to all students of Christian Science is the statement on page 254 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, "Individuals are consistent who, watching and praying, can 'run, and not be weary;.

How often has the expression, "Be yourself!" uttered goodnaturedly but with no thought of its deeper implications, aroused one from a sense of pride, anger, or gloom, and healed a situation that might have led to friction and discord! Even this casual use of the expression is an admission that one has a better selfhood than the one that is seen in ill nature. But to the Christian Scientist, who knows something of spiritual identity, finding the real self means entertaining only the perfect ideas of divine Mind, and eliminating the erroneous suggestions that represent anything less than the image and likeness of God.

The distinctive feature of the mission of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, is her revelation of the absolutely scientific, invariable, and demonstrable nature of Truth. Indeed, Mrs.

Christian Science brings authoritative impetus, through spiritual power, to the Christian solution of world problems. Granted that the teaching of peace and good will, as taught and lived by the Founder of Christianity, Christ Jesus, is the way of rescue from the warring elements of evil, Christian Science is of the greatest spiritual value to mankind, for it strengthens Christian precepts, supports Christian standards, proves Christian ethics to be workable as actual power in the adjustment of human affairs.

UNDER the marginal heading, "Loving God supremely," on page 326 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, says that one must follow Christ "in the way of God's appointing. " And she says, "We must forsake the foundation of material systems, however time-honored, if we would gain the Christ as our only Saviour.

IN view of the widespread and deserved popularity of the Authorized or King James Version of the Bible, it is but natural that one should inquire as to the background of this rendering, and, in particular, as to the nature of the sources and authorities which were studied or appealed to by those who prepared it. Now, while we are accustomed to think and speak of it as a "translation," it might more properly be described as a "revision.

"TO those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings. " The weary sojourner, perhaps ill, depressed, and discouraged, who opens for the first time a copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" and reads these inspiring lines with which Mrs.

TO many religionists the cross has been a symbol, dark and forbidding, of suffering and loss, of ingratitude, hatred, scorn, and unrequited love. Mrs.